Vacant job

Description

In 2027, Uppsala University will celebrate its 550th anniversary.

The aim is to highlight the jubilee in various ways both in Sweden and abroad. The Communications Department has been tasked with coordinating the jubilee.

Responsibilities

Your main responsibilities will be to plan and execute jubilee activities leading up to and during 2027, together with the project manager for Uppsala University's 550th anniversary, as well as coordinate initiatives within the framework of the jubilee. You and the project manager will report to the Director of Communications and have a steering group to support the planning work.

The assignment is to coordinate all efforts related to the jubilee, both at Uppsala University and among external parties, as well as independently manage certain sub-projects together with the project manager.

Your tasks will also include performing other duties as needed within the Communications Department.

You will have contacts with experts in areas such as research, education, events, finance, and communication.

Qualifications

The following requirements must be met to be considered for employment:

• A university degree or equivalent experience deemed relevant by the employer.
• Experience as a project coordinator or similar in larger organizations.
• Experience in organizing larger events.
• Excellent command of Swedish, both spoken and written.
• Good command of English, both spoken and written.
• Ability to handle sometimes stressful situations.
• Excellent ability to collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders around you.
• Excellent ability to inspire and motivate colleagues.
• Excellent ability to work in a structured, goal-oriented, and results-oriented manner.

Desirable/meritorious qualifications:

• Good knowledge of the university environment.
• Experience with project management systems.
• Experience in handling large amounts of data.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Significant and current experience in voluntary work within Uppsala's student life, particularly in nations and student unions.

In addition to the above, the employer will place great importance on personal suitability for the role.

About the position:

The position is temporary for 2 years, with a workload of 100%.

For inquiries about the position, please contact: Anna Liv Jonsson, project manager at the Communications Department [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) and Pernilla Björk, Director of Communications, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).

Welcome with your application by December 12, UFV-PA 2025/3668.

Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international position. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is our 7,600 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of the country's most exciting workplaces.

Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala University here (https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/).

The position may be subject to security clearance. A prerequisite for employment is that the applicant is approved during the security clearance process.

We kindly decline offers of recruitment and advertising assistance.

Applications are received in Uppsala University's recruitment system.

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